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Classics Course Offerings
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• Note the courses
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Hebrew Courses
course descriptions
FLH 101: First Semester Hebrew •
FLH 102: Second Semester Hebrew
FLH 203: Intermediate Hebrew
FLH 220: Selected Readings in Hebraic Literature
Tentative Spring
2009 Course Offerings: FLH 102
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Latin Courses
course descriptions
FLL 101: First Semester Latin •
FLL 102: Second Semester Latin
FLL 203: Intermediate Latin •
FLL 204: Vergil
FLL 340: Medieval Latin
FLL 410: Latin Poetry
FLL 411: Latin Prose •
FLL 489: The Teaching of Foreign Languages
Tentative Spring
2009 Course Offerings: FLL 102, 410.
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Greek
Courses
course
descriptions
FLGK 101: First Semester Greek •
FLGK 102: Second Semester Greek
FLGK 203: Intermediate Greek •
FLGK 320: Koine Greek
FLGK 410: Greek Poetry •
FLGK 411: Greek Prose:
Tentative
Spring 2009 Course Offerings: FLGK 102, 410.
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Civilization Courses
course descriptions
CLC
200: Classical Literary and Artistic Expression •
CLC 220: Introduction to Classical Archaeology
CLC 250: Classical Monuments in Context
CLC 251: Classical Mythology •
CLC 290: Special Topics in Classical Civilization
CLC 310: Greek Civilization
CLC 311: Roman Civilization •
CLC 411: Studies in Classical Epic or Classical Drama
Tentative
Spring 2009 Course Offerings: CLC 220, 290, 411.
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FLH 101 / First Semester Hebrew Elements of Hebrew grammar stressing oral and reading ability. (4 credits)
FLH 102 / Second Semester Hebrew A continuation of FLH 101, with reading of simpler prose sections of the Old Testament. Prerequisite: FLH 101 or equivalent. (4 credits)
FLH 203 / Intermediate Hebrew Selected reading of Old Testament prose and poetry, with attention to increased vocabulary and linguistic structure. Prerequisite: FLH 102 or equivalent. (4 credits)
FLH 220 / Selected Readings in Hebraic Literature Readings for advanced students from the
Old Testament and rabbinic literature. Prerequisite: FLH 203 or consent of the Chair of the Department. (2 - 4 credits)
FLL 101 / First Semester Latin A
course designed to give the student the essentials needed to
read ancient Greek and to provide a brief introduction to Greek
literature and culture. (4 credits)
FLL 102 / Second Semester Latin A
continuation of FLL 101, followed by easy selections from Latin
prose. Prerequisite: FLL 101 or equivalent. (4 credits)
FLL 203 / Intermediate Latin A
course designed to review and refine knowledge of basic grammar
and syntax, to introduce reading and composition, and to study
pertinent aspects of Roman life and history. Prerequisite: FLL
102 or equivalent. (4 credits)
FLL 204 / Vergil Readings
from the works of Vergil and an introduction to Vergilian scholarship.
Prerequisite: FLL 203 or equivalent. (4 credits)
FLL 340 / Medieval Latin Readings
in the Vulgate and in medieval prose and poetry. Prerequisite:
FLL 203 or equivalent. (4 credits)
FLL 410 / Latin Poetry A
study of a major poet, genre, or period. This course may be
repeated provided there is no duplication of material. Prerequisite:
FLL 203 or equivalent. (2-4 credits)
FLL 411 / Latin Prose A
study of a major author, genre, or period, or of prose composition,
This course may be repeated provided there is no duplication
of material. Prerequisite: FLL 203 or equivalent. (2-4 credits)
FLGK 101 / First Semester Greek A
course designed to give the student the essentials needed to
read ancient Greek and to provide a brief introduction to Greek
literature and culture. (4 credits)
FLGK 102 / Second Semester Greek A
continuation of FLGK 101 with readings from Classical and/or
New Testament authors. Prerequisite: FLGK 101 or equivalent.
(4 credits)
FLGK 102 / Second Semester Greek A
continuation of FLGK 101 with readings from Classical and/or
New Testament authors. Prerequisite: FLGK 101 or equivalent.
(4 credits)
FLGK 203 / Intermediate Greek Reading
and analysis of selections from classical and/or biblical authors
with a review of grammatical forms and syntax; parallel study
of pertinent aspects of Greek civilization. Prerequisite: FLGK
102 or equivalent. (4 credits)
FLGK 320 / Koine Greek Selected
readings from the New Testament, the Septuagint and the Apostolic
Fathers with a study of post-classical philology including an
introduction to manuscript traditions and textual criticism.
This course may be repeated provided there is no duplication
of material. Prerequisite: FLGK 203 or equivalent. (2-4 credits)
FLGK 410 / Greek Poetry A
study of a major poet, genre, or period. This course may be
repeated provided there is no duplication of material. Prerequisite:
FLGK 203 or equivalent. (2-4 credits)
FLGK 411 / Greek Prose A
study of a major author, genre, or period, or of prose composition.
This course may be repeated provided there is no duplication
of material. Prerequisite: FLGK 203 or equivalent. (2-4 credits) |
CLC 200 / Classical Literary and Artistic Expression A
study of Greek or Roman literature in translation and art. May
be repeated for credit provided there is no duplication of material.
No knowledge of Greek or Latin required. This course may be
used to fulfill the Fine Arts/Fine Arts-Literature component
of the General Education Requirements. (3 credits)
CLC 220 / Introduction to Classical Archaeology A study
of classical archaeological sites including sculpture, painting,
and architecture, and their relationship to political and cultural
history. Field trip to a major museum. No knowledge of Greek
or Latin required. This course may be used to fulfill the Fine
Arts/Fine Arts Literature component of the General Education
Requirements. (3 credits)
CLC 250 / Classical Monuments in Context A travel
course in which the study of Greek or Roman artistic and literary
expression takes place in a classical environment. Study trips
will be conducted to Greece, Italy, or Roman Germany. May be
repeated for credit if the trips are different. No knowledge
of Greek or Latin required. Offered summers only. (3 credits)
CLC 251 / Classical Mythology Survey
of Greek and Roman myths and their influence on modern literature
and art. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required. This course
may be used to fulfill the Fine Arts/Fine Arts Literature component
of the General Education Requirements. (3 credits)
CLC 290 / Special Topics in Classical Civilization A study of a particular issue or theme in
Classical Civilization. Topics will be selected on the basis of student and faculty interest.
Possible topics include Ancient Athletics and Cultural Diversity in the Classical World. May be repeated for credit provided there is no duplication of material. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required. The topics, Ancient Athletics and Cultural Diversity in the Classical World, may be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of General Education Requirements. (3 credits)
CLC 310 / Greek Civilization (Also
offered as HIST 310). A study of Greek civilization from the
late Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period, with emphasis
on political, social, and cultural developments. No knowledge
of Greek or Latin required. Prerequisite: sophomore standing
or consent of the Chair of the Department. This course may be
used to fulfill the Philosophical and Historical Studies component
of the General Education Requirements. (3 credits)
CLC 311 / Roman Civilzation (Also
offered as HIST 311.) A study of Roman civilization from the
8th century B.C. to the Council of Nicea in A.D. 325, with emphasis
on political, social, and cultural developments. No knowledge
of Greek or Latin required. Prerequisite: sophomore standing
or consent of the Chair of the Department. This course may be
used to fulfill the Philosophical and Historical Studies component
of the General Education Requirements. (3 credits)
CLC 411 / Studies in Classical Epic or Classical Drama Close
reading of selected epics by Homer, Apollonius, and Vergil or
of selected plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes,
Plautus, and Terence. Discussion of historical context, poetic
technique, and the values and concerns that the works reflect.
May be repeated for credit provided there is no duplication
of material. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required. Prerequisite:
either CLC 310 or 311 or instructor's approval. (3 credits) |
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Valparaiso University
Department of Foreign Languages
& Literatures
113 Meier Hall
Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Tel: 219.464.5341 • Fax: 219.464.5692 • e-mail
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